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Balfeur Family History

Balfeur Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Balfour, Balmer, Balter, Balser, Balfe, Baller, Belfer, Balder

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Where is the Balfeur family from?

You can see how Balfeur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Balfeur family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 10 Balfeur families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Balfeur's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Balfeur families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Balfeur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Balfeur census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Balfeur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Balfeur. For the veterans among your Balfeur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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